[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      IN HONOR OF EDWARD D. TEARE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Edward D. 
Teare, dedicated father and paramedic for the Fire Department in 
Independence, Ohio. A family man who believed in tradition, he lived 
his life in service of others and he will never be forgotten by his 
friends, colleagues and loved ones.
  Mr. Teare was born in Cleveland, but grew up in Independence. As a 
student at Independence High School, he worked in public service during 
the summer. He continued as a college student at Kent State University. 
After college, Mr. Teare studied to become a paramedic at Marymount 
Hospital. He joined the Independence Fire Department in 1979 and worked 
his way up to the rank of lieutenant.
  Mr. Teare was a beloved husband of Janet (nee Boyd), and a devoted 
father to Katherine, Edward and Linda. Mr. Teare and his wife were 
members of the Church of Assumption, where they played pinochle. An 
outdoorsman, Mr. Teare enjoyed running as well as boating and fishing 
on Lake Erie. An annual fishing trip with family and friends, which 
became a rite of passage for his son and his friends, will continue 
this year in his honor.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognition of Edward 
D. Teare, a family man and outstanding public servant. He will be 
greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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